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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.84, 2,039.88 and 435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.84, 2,039.88 and 435.14 is: 652.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.84 : 2,039.88 = 435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.84/2,039.88 = 435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.84x = 2,039.88 × 435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.84x = 887,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,633.38/1,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.75

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